Topband: K9AY-Loop ?

K4SAV RadioIR at charter.net
Tue Jan 13 16:51:15 EST 2009


DM4iM wrote:

>Topbanders,
>i recently built a K9AY-Loop ( switchable N/S E/W on a single Mast), but
>i am not satisfied with it's performance.
>
>I notice a good difference in signal when switching from the N/S loop to
>the E/W loop (and vice versa) for signals coming in from the side, but a
>rather small difference when switching Front/Back for signals coming in
>from front/back......
>  
>
It sounds like your N/S loop has a problem.  You should have a much 
better F/B than front to side.  Check out everything associated with the 
NS loop, the termination resistor, the relay, and the wiring.

Jerry, K4SAV


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